RE: Definition of Standard versus Mini versus Micro servo?
yep, size and power. standards are about 1.6"L .8"H and 1.45" W and put out about 44oz-in torque at 4.8V most fall under this size, higher torque or speed then fall under special servos basically your futaba 3004-3003 or hitec 381? micro are 1.2"L .5" W 1.2" H and about 36oz-in @4.8V hitec hs-81 sub micro or feathers hs-55 .9x.5x1" weighs 8 grams the minis seem to be harder to find, they were very popular with quicky. they do have allot of high output mini's becuase they are popular with 40 sized racing, they are a little smaller and lighter than standard
Posted on: 7/23/2009 10:36 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
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RE: Crosswind landings
if I thought like that we might be able to fly 10 days a year.
Posted on: 7/23/2009 8:46 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: would a scroll saw be a good investmet?
if you plan on scratch building or even building short kits it's a necessity, other than that it's just really nice to have
Posted on: 7/23/2009 8:42 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Crosswind landings
nothing is more fun than coming in high and forward slipping it all the way to the deck, well next to rolls an d hammer heads, scares the hell out of the passengers though, I try to only do it to people that have been up a couple time with me. Try not to scare them away from small planes, it still really fun.
Posted on: 7/21/2009 11:37 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: What is it worth to us?
there are flying site all over the san diego area, I just flew in Escondido like 6 weeks ago. it a ways from you but el cajon has a huge club. Is it that bad a drive to san marcos, they have a ok field too [link=http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx]club search[/link] your right there are not too many undesignated places that a safe to fly around the area but there are allot of clubs, the question you should be asking is how far you willing to drive to fly plane. Heck I try to drive to sepuvida basin a couple times a year, 3 hours from me, it always a good show and flying a crowd can be great fun. Were I'm at I have to drive about a half hour to Santa Maria to fly my big stuff now.
Posted on: 7/21/2009 10:34 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: RPM vs PROP
no, if you lean the engine looking for the rpm to drop your going to burn up your engine. Set the needle based on what the engine want to do, not by the rpms. You check rpms while adjusting it lean untl the rpm peaks then richen it 3-400 rpm.
Posted on: 7/21/2009 10:16 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Muduck Trainer plane?
with an experiance trainer you can fly just about anything. Were do you get a mudduck now a days, I haven't seen one in a decade.
Posted on: 7/21/2009 10:12 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Solar Energy question?!
, are you sure were not taking milliamps that's what I was thinking. I have a solar array on my house, 50 sq feet yields 5 amps, If I were to build a new one today I get about 8 amps out of the same area, this is why this is a laughable concept the guys is bringing up. The best he could do is have a thermal glider prolong the power requirement for the servos which is what was done with the plane in question, technically it was still solar power because the wind currents they were riding were generated by solar energy, I have had 2 flight over 3 hours with a thermal glider, this was under perfect conditions on a dry lake bed chasing the model laying the back of a truck. Also I've flown over 6 hours several times slope souring and nearly lost the model twice because the battery for the servos almost quit. Hae a very light solar cell on them might have helped
Posted on: 7/20/2009 9:52 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Crosswind landings
again this is one of those thing better show then explained, there is no good way to explain it since it's more reaction and experience. As said how it is done in RC and real planes is a different animal, in the real plane we have instrument and our butts to tell us what the plane is doing, in RC we only have past experiance as to what a situation will produce and our eyes. Practice this up in the air first. It is really cool being able to be apart of both worlds and and learn from each. next time you have a crosswind or even better on a calm day and play with it on approach set power and trim to for a normal approach and let go of the controls. set your direction slightly into the wind so your flight path is right down the runway but your plane is crabbed into the wind your nose will be pointed to one side but the plane is going straight down the runway. I use this to read what the wind is really doing to the model. now bank the model into the wind and add just enough rudder to have the nose pointed right down the runway. under normal condition this is known as a slip, your ailerons and rudder are cross controlled, coming into each other or away from each other depending on direction. Practice by coming in high and just get used to the plane being banked and using the rudder to point the nose which way you want preferably going straight down the runway. also practice minor correction by turning slightly in this set up. Also controlling speed and power, you should be using more power because the plane is going to fall faster in this set up. when you don't have a cross wind you can cross control and slip the model and it acts like flaps. you loose altitude without gaining speed When done right your model will be banked 5-15 degrees, it all depends on the intensity and direction of the wind, with the flight path and nose headed right down the runway. If your wing tip is going to touch or you run out of rudder, the cross wind is to powerful for your model, land caddy corner to the runway, gotta be precise. The hard part in convincing yourself to land that way. the low wheel touches first, you'll have to add more aileron to keep the wheel up and be on top of the rudder to keep it straight and on top of the elevator to keep your speeds right touching one wheel at a time.
Posted on: 7/20/2009 9:31 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: What covereing?
I use both, most of what I have sitting in the the shop is monokote so at the moment that what I use, when I have ultrakote I use it. My problem is paint, fuel proof paint is harder to come by and or really expensive
Posted on: 7/20/2009 3:18 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Kit Building"
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RE: Good deal or not?
just the cub and motor is worth it, go for it
Posted on: 7/20/2009 3:14 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: SAITO FA65
it is not a good idea to go above 10K on the ground, you'll exceed 11k in the air, not good for the motor
Posted on: 7/20/2009 3:10 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Trojan T-28 Foam Repair
you got pictures
Posted on: 7/20/2009 10:01 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Tail Dragger Question
becuase we could never fully explain everything, it would take pages to even touch it, these are thing better shown live then explained, but we try
Posted on: 7/20/2009 9:57 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Solar Energy question?!
how big a plane you talking about 1 sqr meter might yeild 2 amps in perfect conditions. but yes it as one solid unit. you wire them in series for voltage parallel for current
Posted on: 7/20/2009 9:53 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Tail Dragger Question
you taxi with full up elevator. when taking off hold full up elevator and release as it builds speed. when nutural and the tail comes up gently pull it off the ground. Depending on the plane this could be seconds and less than 10 feet or half the runway of it's a heavy warbird. landing you should be at full up elevator at the same time it touches down. So you begin slowing down with a little up elevator and as it get closer to the ground, slowing and flaring you again should be at full up right about the time it touches down. The big difference is you need to be on top of the elevator
Posted on: 7/19/2009 11:44 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Solar Energy question?!
are you telling us you single handedly designed a perpetual motion machine, or are you asking if a perpetually motion machine can be designed by a basement modeler? This has been a dream for centuries with millions and million of dollars, more like billions dumped into it so if you can do it please share with the world, your Pulitzer prize is waiting. I've seen some trial runs and it is doable but I know I couldn't afford it, good luck to ya I will say that some huge leaps in the design of solar panels just this last year may make it possible to greatly increase flight times by doing what you suggest. It only took about 300 million to develop. Goolge nano solar. These guys came up with a method of printing solar panels. These things are light and flexible and could theoretically incorporate them in the top of a wing, they are talking about making roof shingle and car roofs out of them but won't be available to the public for years.
Posted on: 7/19/2009 5:25 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: First R/C Attempt ends up in ER! (need advice too please)
And people give us crap for telling them NOT TO GO IT ALONE!!!! Well you found out these are not toys and the whole bit is harder than it looks huh? Sorry it's just this comes up alot and were not taken seriously most of the time. Now that you injured yourself may I now say it's time to do it right. Put your zip code in here. [link=http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx]ama club[/link] Call or e-mail the people listed in your nearest club. Attend a meeting and or go out to the field, bring your stuff with ya. Most club will have their own trainer for you to play with but since you have your own use it. Most club will let you fly with an instructor for a couple sesion before making you join and get AMA membership for insurance. These people will be able to show you how to properly start and tune your engine, more importantly once you get it running they will be able to maiden and trim out your plane for you and put you and your son on a buddy box and teach you how to fly without fear of loosing your model. This free training is worth it's wait in gold. I'm seriouse even if it an hour plus drive go get some help to learn the basics. If you think a motor at half power does some damage just think what it can do in the air going 60+. As for your engine advice. Follow the break in directions, the break in is very important and is done on the ground. Secure the model. this can be as simple as having your son stand with the elevator hitting his back legs with the fuse between his legs or build a stand or tie a rope to the tail and ancore it to the ground. A typical break in Set the high speed needle, the big needle going to the carb. Se it about 2-2.5 turn open and start the motor. For new guys I recommend getting and electric starter to keep your finger away from the prop, yes their pricey, just get one. The ER visit wasn't cheap I bet. Once started get the engine to full throttle and leave it there. lean the motor out until it peaks in RPM then then start to lower in RPMs. Quickly richen it 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn, the rpm should fall of quit a bit and should get allot of oil coming out the muffler. Now for the remainder of the tank lean the needle out to peak rpm for about 10 seconds and richen it up a half to one turn for 30 seconds. DO this for 2 tanks. Don't even worry about idle because it's not going to idle right until it's broken in. On your third tank. Start the motor and get it going. lean it to peak rpm then back it off almost 1/3 of a turn. you should get 6-700 hundred rpm drop. The tricky part is setting the idle, though the air bleed carbs are not bad. Lower the throttle until it will run as low as possible. if it dies raise the throttle a hair and restart. Now pinch the fuel line and watch the engine. If it speeds up and dies the idle is rich. open the air bleed a hair to let more air in the air bleed port. It the little screw on the top front of the carb facing horizontally. if you look at it there is a small hole in the front of the carb, that screw is letting air into the carb, so opening the screw leans it, closing the screw richens it, it's backward to when you get a dual needle engine. anyway. if you pinch it and it dies right away the idle mixture is lean. you should get a good 3-4 second run before the engine dies. Once you get close you should be able to lower the idle a little more. Now reset the high end. Peak the rpms then richen it until you get a good RPM drop. Now reset the low end. On the idle side when set right you should get a pretty low idle and little to no hesitation when you advance to full throttle. If you advance the throttle and it dies, richen the idle. if you advance the throttle and it hesitates and takes off then lean the idle. Take it easy the first couple flight, hopefully your get an instructor and he'll do this automatically. Each tank of fuel you can lean the high end a couple clicks. Once broke it just peak the rpm and richen it about 500 rpm. run it rich the first couple tanks
Posted on: 7/19/2009 4:42 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "RC Humor"
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RE: gas engine
ouch I stand corrected, I think I'm gonna have to try one. 180 bucks for a 17cc is almost cheap enough to just experiment with and throw on a 60 sized trainer for familiarization.
Posted on: 7/19/2009 12:17 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Did Lustrekote ever make a flat olive drab?
yes, double yes and never use anything but their primer, this paint doesn't like much except this own primers and clears.
Posted on: 7/19/2009 12:11 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: gas engine
there are no 4-stroke gas engines, well saito has a couple in the 20 and 26cc range but they want some coin for them.
Posted on: 7/19/2009 9:56 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Gas Engines"
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RE: Did Lustrekote ever make a flat olive drab?
it is fuel proof, use it as fuel proofing, if you have extera coat your fuel tank area and your firewall. for area you don't paint I use epoxy thinned with 97% rubbing alcohol
Posted on: 7/18/2009 11:37 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: First Plane?
Don't really know what to tell ya if your just planning on dabbling with the planes, this isn't one of those hobbies, RC cars is one of those hobbies. But if you do get serious then put your zip code in here [link=http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx]ama search[/link] CAll or e-mail one of those people and head out to their field, they'll be able to show you what the hobbies is all about. Most bigger clubs have club trainers for you to play with for a couple sessions, attached to a trainer cord of course, and you'll still be expected to get your own gear soon, but you'll be able to see if this is something you really wanna do and will give you a very good idea what you'll need. More and more clubs are even providing electric trainers since electric are gaining in popularity but most club will just have glow powered trainers. Just about all clubs will have a 50-150 dollar fee, maintaining land isn't cheap, and AMA membership for the insurance 75 bucks. If these fees scare you, this isn't a hobby you should mess with, and weather you wanna see the benefit or not, getting real instruction to learn how to fly from one of these clubs will save you hundreds of dollars in planes, hardware and stuff you'll only have to buy once because you bought the right stuff the first time. It's getting better but batteries not included is a huge understatement with airplanes. [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCXF4**&P=0]tower trainer[/link] best bang for the buck [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEXK2**&P=0]nexstar[/link] the best damn trainer Now if your really not serious about the hobby get a couple of these [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=HBZ3600]aerobirds[/link] and have some fun and throw them away
Posted on: 7/18/2009 5:22 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Did Lustrekote ever make a flat olive drab?
My last e-mail contact with GP says they are phasing LK out so get it while ya can
Posted on: 7/18/2009 2:23 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Did Lustrekote ever make a flat olive drab?
it hold up just fine to nitro. I wouldn't bath it in fuel but it hold up good.
Posted on: 7/18/2009 1:45 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: best way to repair Pitts Muffler
the best way is aluminum weld. then plumbing solder,silver solder JB weld.
Posted on: 7/18/2009 11:04 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: SAITO FA65
im getting stuck on you just set it 3 turns out, you tune the hsn while the engine is running, are you tuning it while the engine is running at full throttle, mine end up around 2 turns, not sure of the count cause I don't count them. lean it a couple clicks at a time and watch the rpm rise. keep doing this until you see the rpms drop then richen the needle 5-6 clicks, verfy it's about 3-500 rpm less than the verified peak. Also most of us use an old allen wrench and secure it to the hsn with the set screw to make it easier to tune. if it goes much above 10000 then put a bigger prop on. The LSN you'll have to stop the motor to adjust it because you just can't get to it. Again if the lsn is not set right it will affect your high speed setting. it sound like your running it really rich
Posted on: 7/17/2009 3:06 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: Did Lustrekote ever make a flat olive drab?
they didn't make a flat olive paint but they had a flat clear coat
Posted on: 7/17/2009 2:34 PM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: Flying Instruction advice for first EDF Jet
you'll loose sight of it way before you'll loose radio contact
Posted on: 7/17/2009 11:51 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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RE: SAITO FA65
sound like you need a tach, in order to get full power the high and low speed needles need to be set right. sound like your low end isn't set right, on a 4 stroke if your not familiar with them you can not set the hsn by ear. All turns are started from full closed, if you need 4 turns you need to pull the carb and clean it and change the glow plug for good measure. Set the needle by leaning until it peaks in RPM then richen it. Also just setting a needle based on the book is just dumb, sorry if that sound harsh but it's true, the book is a starting point, not a needle setting guild. Set the needle based on what the engine is doing. Start sloppy rich, if that means 4 turn then do it. Then lean for peak rpm and back it off 3-400 rpm. If propped right you should get a 2100-2300 rpm idle and 9000-10000 on the high end and a faint but visible smoke trail in the air. The low end has to be set right as well. And it requires starting and stopping the motor a good 10 times and 15 min. incidentally did you break the motor in right according to the instructions. They are serious about not exceeding that 4K RPM when first run, and I don't exceed 6K until the 3rd tank and don't fly until the 4th-5th tank. Also it is cowled? if it is is the cowl vented properly? What plug are you using what prop should be around 13x7 12x8 14x6 what fuel, I like ys20/20 but you need at least 15% nitro and 20% oil Is the tank set up right. 2 line system, with the nipple on the same lvl as the carb barrel. no restrictions in the line, if you have a fueler valve try running without it, you might be getting an air bleed. How old is the engine, how much run time, when is the last time the vavles were set, I need to do mine it seems every 6-7 gallons
Posted on: 7/17/2009 11:50 AM by Author "redfox435cat" in the forum "Beginners"
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